Tan Guoli felt that Ji Nian had been barking at her just moments before, but when Comrade Lu came out, she was as attentive as a dog.
Even during commemorations, she wasn't this attentive to him; why was she so friendly to outsiders!
Upon hearing her words, Tan Guohua's face immediately turned cold: "Tan Guoli, have you learned all your sense of propriety and shame?"
She's your sister-in-law, who gave you permission to slander her like that?
I think I've been too lenient with you lately!
Tan Guoli was furious when she saw her older brother, who always doted on her, turn red in the face because of a woman's cold attitude towards her.
She was about to speak when she saw her father come out of the house.
Tan Songjiang gave his daughter a cold look: "Get your dirty thoughts out of your head. You need to understand that in a family, we all share the same fate, and we all suffer together!"
What good will it do you to ruin your sister-in-law's reputation?
If you don't reflect on your actions, then go back to your grandma's house!
Tan Guoli stared wide-eyed in disbelief and said angrily, "Are you going to send me to the countryside again?"
"Eldest brother, second brother, and little sister all grew up with you. Only I lived with Grandma from a young age until I was ten, when you finally brought me to live with you. Then, at fifteen, you sent me to the countryside. If you didn't want me, why did you give birth to me in the first place?"
The more Tan Guoli talked, the sadder she became. She covered her mouth and rushed into her room!
This left the father and son standing in the living room feeling quite uncomfortable!
Back then, they felt indebted to Tan Guoli, which is why they wanted to compensate her materially.
A few years ago, Tan Songjiang, the factory director, had four children. In order to respond to the national policy, he had to set an example by sending one of his children to the countryside to work as an educated youth!
At that time, Tan Guohua was recommended to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. His second brother had a job, so naturally he wouldn't go to the countryside!
Tan Guoli is unemployed and of marriageable age, and her youngest son has been sickly since childhood.
When I was little, I had a high fever and almost died. From then on, I was always out of breath. My mother couldn't do anything about it at the time, as she also had a job.
I also have to spare time to take care of the younger one, often taking leave to take the younger one to see doctors in all provinces across the country!
In this situation, they naturally couldn't take care of Tan Guoli, who was only three years old. They had no choice but to send her to the countryside.
It was precisely because of this that Tan Songjiang felt guilty towards his daughter, and he sent one-third of his salary to the countryside every month.
When the little girl got a bit older and her health improved a lot, they brought Tan Guoli over from the countryside.
He had her by his side for five or six years, spoiling her rotten and giving her whatever she wanted.
Her two older brothers were also taught to cherish their younger sister, so Tan Guoli's status in the family was second only to Tan Songjiang.
Tan Songjiang rubbed his eyes. This man, who was usually so capable at working in the factory, was now as sad as a child who had done something wrong!
Tan Guohua cleared his throat, breaking the awkward atmosphere: "Dad, let's go out and take a look."
The father and son had just stepped out the door when they saw a little girl standing at the top of the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying. As soon as she saw Tan Songjiang coming over, she rushed to his side, hugged his leg, and cried out, "Uncle Tan, is the textile factory really going to go bankrupt?"
My mom said she hasn't received her salary this month, so she's not cooking for us tonight!
"Uncle Tan, I'm so hungry!"
Seeing the little baby crying so hard he could barely breathe, Tan Songjiang felt as if a huge stone was lodged in his chest!
He quickly picked up the little girl and headed home, saying, "Guohua, go see if Xiao Liu has arrived yet?"
"Sigh, sigh!"
Tan Guohua left, turning back every few steps. For a moment, he seemed to understand the heavy burden on his father's shoulders!
I understand now why he dared not rush forward!
Xiao Liu arrived quickly from the other side. After packing up the things, Tan's mother saw that only Tan Guohua had come over and said with some dissatisfaction, "Your dad drank too much again? The guests are leaving, and you didn't even come to see them off?"
Her words, though seemingly a complaint, actually provided an excuse for Tan Songjiang.
Tan Guohua opened his mouth, but Lu Zhiye sensed something was amiss and quickly smoothed things over with a smile: "Uncle Tan drank quite a bit at the dinner table earlier, unlike us young people who sober up quickly. These two bottles of wine I brought have a strong aftereffect!"
If this were in my own home, I would have been in bed by now!
These words made Mrs. Tan laugh out loud. She said with a slight apology, "It was indeed your Uncle Tan who was wrong. We will treat you well next time you come!"
"I'll leave things at the factory to Comrade Lu!"
Lu Zhiye waved and took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat.
Tan Guohua stopped Jinian: "Do you want to go to Beijing?"
"You guys go first. I'm going to Jinshi on a business trip in a couple of days. I'll come find you then!"
Ji Nian straightened Tan Guohua's collar and said softly, "In the small house we stayed in before, your clothes were all covered with cloth. You can move in directly this time."
Her gentle words soothed Tan Guohua's agitated heart!
He took her hand and gently kissed the back of it: "Then I'll wait for you in Beijing!"
This scene happened right in front of Tan's mother. She was speechless and her lips twitched. Her eldest son's clingy behavior was really an eyesore!
But this is good too. Tan Guohua has always followed Tan Songjiang around since he was a child, and he has the demeanor of a cadre even at a young age.
Even Tan's mother felt that with his appearance, he would never find a wife.
One sentence from him can make three people furious!
Who would have thought that he would bring such a beautiful wife?
He's also reasonable, down-to-earth, and capable!
As the car drove away, Tan's mother looked away and slowly walked home.
She was holding her breath, wondering what was going on with this old Tan.
It is extremely impolite not to see guests off when they arrive!
Upon arriving home, seeing the little girl wolfing down her food, Tan's mother's question caught in her throat.
Tan Songjiang, sitting to the side, had a bitter expression on his face.
On the other side, Tan Guohua patted Xiao Liu on the shoulder: "Xiao Liu, stop the car first!"
"Comrade Lu, please sit in the back. You can lie down and rest here. I'll sit in the front!"
After all, you have to rely on others to get things done, and Tan Guohua is reliable in some small details!
Lu Zhiye smiled and waved his hand: "No need, I still need to lead the way for Comrade Xiao Liu!"
"I guess Comrade Liu travels this route often, but once you get to Beijing and enter the hutongs, it becomes much more difficult to navigate."
Seeing that he was determined to persist, Tan Guohua said no more.
He didn't dare to lie down and rest along the way, just sat there blankly, chatting with Lu Zhiye.
Xiao Liu is a good driver; even in the dark, he drives very smoothly.
We finally arrived in Beijing, and it was already past midnight!
Lu Zhiye rubbed his throbbing temples: "Stay at our house tonight, and we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning!"
I know you have a place to stay in Beijing, but time is tight and the task is heavy. Traveling back and forth tomorrow would be too much trouble!
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